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Picture This

When I was young, I dreamed of becoming an interior designer. I was heart set on designing beautiful spaces. On the desk in my childhood bedroom, I had a stack of architecture books and magazines next to high school textbooks. I was the only…

Wellness at Work

What I’ve learned through Mental Health America, and through the process of becoming a Gold Bell Seal Certified workplace is that there is so much that the workplace can do to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of its workforce.

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A Path to Purpose

Have you ever read or heard something that lit a spark in you? That made you think, and question, and wonder, “What if…?”That’s exactly what happened when I read Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why. I was just a few years into business…

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The Platform Power Grab

It was not my intention to write about Twitter in this week’s Finding the Words column. But when the world’s richest man buys a social media platform for $44B (16% of his $273B net worth), citing the need to “protect America’s public…

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Back to the Basics

Have you ever been given an assignment so daunting that it made you wonder, “How in the world will I ever do this?”Those responsible for communicating during the most uncertain times of COVID-19 surely know the feeling.Whether communicating…

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The Space Between

Years ago, my dear friend and mentor Don Foley shared a story about Isaac Stern that I’ve never let go. The great violinist (1920-2001) was often asked why the music sounded so different when Isaac played it on his violin versus when the…

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Finding Truth in the Narrative

There’s been much talk in recent weeks about Russia's intent to control the narrative on Ukraine. Unsurprising, perhaps, given the country's tight grip on state media but just the same, it’s got me thinking about this concept we call the…

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‘Make a Run’

I’ve always loved a good underdog story. So it’s no surprise that Saint Peters’ run in this year’s March Madness basketball tournament captured my heart just as it did millions of others who may first have asked, “Where’s Saint Peter's?”,…

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No Words

There’s a children’s book I love called Quiet. The beautiful and contemplative book was written in 2018 by legendary author-illustrator Tomie DePaola, just a few years before his passing. Tomie DePaola narrated some of my favorite…

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Intent vs. Impact

Have you ever delivered a presentation or even a passing comment that felt good in the moment, only to be met by some strange looks in the crowd? If you’re Jane Campion, you probably know the feeling. The Power of the Dog director, who…